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Here's George
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:20 pm
by ric330
The quiet one, I wonder if he had a lead foot.
George has inspired me through the years in so many ways. I really like pulling out his albums and hearing his interesting chord progressions and that unique slide work.
Cool pic of a young George...
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:29 pm
by simer4001
Since George raced Formula 1 race cars, let's hope he was a led foot. Listen to the song "Faster". It is inspired by racing. It is on the self titled "George Harrison" album.
That is a great shot of him.
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:36 pm
by studiotwosession
He also had quite a wreck on the LA freeway around '73. Patti went into the windshield.
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:40 pm
by jps
What F1 cars did he drive?
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:41 pm
by jps
"Patti went into the windshield"
No seatbelts, huh?
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:56 pm
by soundmasterg
DId he actually drive the F1 cars, or just own F1 cars that others drove?
I know that he was very much into racing, and really admired fast cars of all types. In the 60's he had his Aston Martin DB5 and a Ferrari that he and the other Beatles would drive around, and he drives Ringo and Paul around in his McLaren F1 in the Anthology stuff.
Cool pic!
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:23 pm
by jingle_jangle
Well, despite all his exotica, a '64 Chrysler found its way to his door? That's a sweetheart of a convert.
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:49 pm
by studiotwosession
I think George hit the glass, too. It was ages ago but there was a photo of them standing next to the car on the freeway, blood on their heads and all, perhaps it was a year or two later than '73 as I think it was in People Magazine or some such rag.
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 4:16 pm
by simer4001
I think it was Formula 1 cars! I have a picture of him in the racing suit at the track. Now whether or not he was driving a car is anyone's guess, but if he weren't, why would he wear the gear? I'll look for the picture Jeff and see if I can post it.
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:32 pm
by ozover50
He came out to the F1 GP here in Australia a few times - a real fan.
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:48 pm
by beatlefreak
I've heard that George was good friends with Mario Andretti.
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:26 am
by wj350
I think both he and Paul enjoyed their sports cars. That photo with the Chrysler looks similar to some shots from their time in the US....
Bill
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:54 am
by shamustwin
Almost nobody wore seatbelts in '73...wasn't a law requiring it yet.
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:45 pm
by britye
I pretty sure the photo w/ the Chrysler was taken in Fla. while they were doing the Sullivan Show. That is a sweet looking ride. probably cost less than 3k in 64. I wonder if it still exists and what it would be worth today with a Beatle connection
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:47 pm
by brammy
at the Canadial Grand Prix 2001, Montreal
in his BMW powered "Rocket"
